I had a mini stroke 3 days before my 40 birthday on the Greek island of crete about 5 weeks ago.
Everybody was fantastic I was treated almost straight away and in hospital within 45 mins.
Now back in England i feel frustrated it takes ages for anything to happen haven't had any treatment. Is this normal? Or are the Greeks super efficient?
Not sure what the future holds for me i have hypertension caused by end stage kidney failure currently gp won't let me go back to work struggling with pain in my right arm speech ain't great loose my balance etc.
Any advice would be great
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Hi sorry to hear about your stroke. I had one 9 months ago now. I do think it depends on where you love as to the care you receive. You do need to have a point of contact at your nearest hospital with the neurology team. Here where I live we have a team who take over when you leave hospital they dealt with physio and speech and language etc. Your GP should be able to do all this for you. Good luck. Hope this helps
I did see a surgeon 2 weeks ago for about 10 mins but she said she will need to refer me to the stroke team who I seen Wednesday but he said they need to do another mri which will take 2 weeks and refer me to physio (sorry for spelling )
It does sound like things are in place. I know it seems like everything takes ages to happen. I think all of us who have had stroke feel left to our own devices after we are discharged. The stroke association may be of help to you. They have representatives in most areas. Google them for info. If I can help at all let me know
I certainly didn't get automatic referral to anywhere and had to do all research and demand referrals for myself ( my friends and family had to INSIST on carers for instance - I was unable to be left on my own to start with etc etc ). You may also want to contact Remploy ref employment advice and wonder if you might find Headway useful ?
It's only a thought. I have end stage renal failure, pleurisy, gaute, brain aneurysm and raynauds. I did have 2 blood tests done which are positive for inflammation.
Take it gently on yourself. It's not that the greeks are super-efficient - it may be you have recovered really well! I had a stroke in Sept 2015 - was in hospital for one night and then back at home. Went to work after 3 months - no substantial input other than regular visits to the GP - only now getting really back to full form and i still have 'down' days. It takes a long long time.
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I got a blue badge for the kidney failure thankfully work are paying me less bonus but pip denied my claim which I'm fighting. They sent a letter back stating why but it was full of lies she said I can understand what's being said but I can't remember anything and know i stutter and forgot words also I'm struggling with my right arm.
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Yes I have to cover myself in factor 50 as soon as the sun comes out but still go on holidays it is very frustrating but we still need a break now and then xxx
I had a stroke and a TIA first. I am on aspirin and statin not sure what you should be on with your other problems. I had rehab for the balance issues which helped a bit. Good luck x
Re tired I am still getting tired a 18 months post stroke I find if i push myself to do something i.e walk around the house and little jobs flick the duster around and get plenty of sleep i feel much better. Keep on pushing yourself good luck
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